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Dublin Authorities have successfully moved to the new system

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All Local Authorities to be using the new system by year end

"I am delighted to see this system go live across the Dublin authorities and I look forward to all local authorities moving to the new system over the coming months.

This is the final piece of the Electoral registration modernisation project which has already delivered a series of significant reforms including the legislative underpinning to enable the use of PPSNs in the registration process, which, combined with rolling and online registration has transformed the electoral registration process."

"The changes we have implemented in recent years have brought about a much more streamlined process for electors, for administrators and laid the groundwork for the significant data quality improvements we’re seeing across the country.

At the beginning of this process, it was only possible to update the register in three weeks in November; no formal way to check on deceased electors, no means of checking for duplication beyond manual contacts between local authorities."

“The introduction of rolling and online registration, and the use of PPSNs in the system to ensure identity data could be cross-checked, has transformed how we engage with the electoral register – no more queues at Garda stations in the run up to polls – and, critically, the system has remained available to deliver for the numerous electoral events of recent years. The Government has invested substantially in this process – we have fully resourced Dublin City Council in delivering and implementing this new system, while also supporting the interim measures that allowed us all to benefit from the improved processes throughout recent electoral events. In addition, we have provided funding to all Local authorities to ensure they could maximise the benefits of the new processes to make tangible improvements in data quality.”

“I want to thank the Local Government sector for its ongoing support for this project and in particular the franchise staff across the country who have worked so hard to deliver on the ground. It is also important to recognise the leadership shown by Dublin City Council in delivering this new system.

I also want to acknowledge the work of An Coimisiún Toghcháin since its establishment in drawing the attention of the public to this Government initiative and the improvements being made. The ongoing oversight role of the Commission will be a crucial driver in the electoral landscape to ensure that the hard work of recent years continues to be built upon.”